Rent The Hop-Pickers (1964)
3.7 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 33min
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- Synopsis:
- A cult Czechoslovak musical, 'The Hop-Pickers' was an instant sensation on its release in 1964. Set during the annual hop harvest, a new generation confront the authority and expectations of their elders. This youthful rebellion explodes in colourful production numbers, irrepressibly catchy songs and audacious satire. Channelling the energy of the swinging '60s with a distinctly Czech twist, 'The Hop-Pickers' boldly blends music, dance, and New Wave realism, offering a playful exploration of the struggle for sexual freedom.
- Actors:
- Vladimír Pucholt, Ivana Pavlová, Milos Zavadil, Irena Kacírková, Josef Kemr, Libuse Havelková, Vladimír Klos, Vladimír Kloubek, Josef Konícek, Josef Laufer, Petr Musil, Zuzana Savrdová, Emanuel Kovarík, Vladimir Linka, Josef Steigl, Bedrich Ulrych, Jirina Bílá, Vratislav Blazek, Roman Hemala, Arnost Faltýnek
- Directors:
- Ladislav Rychman
- Producers:
- Jirí Pokorný
- Voiced By:
- Jirí Bednár, Stanislav Fiser
- Writers:
- Vratislav Blazek, Ladislav Rychman
- Aka:
- Starci na chmelu / Hop Side Story / Green Gold
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy, Drama, Music & Musicals, Romance
- Countries:
- Czechoslovakia
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 25/11/2024
- Run Time:
- 93 minutes
- Languages:
- Czech Dolby Digital 2.0, Czech DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.55:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- (0) All
- Bonus:
- Gift of the Earth (Dar zeme, 1932): A rare archival silent film on the Czech hop-picking industry
- One Hundred and Ten Years of the Pilsen Brewery (Sto deset let plzenskych piwowaru, 1952): A silent promotional film directed by the great Karel Zeman
- The Processing of Hops (Poskliznova uprava chmelu, 1964): A contemporary information film directed by Josef Šuran
